I haven’t posted for Year of Projects (YOP) in a few weeks. I haven’t really been focused on crafting. But I did update my list today.
Knitting
I added this cowl, which is the Marled Alaska Cowl (Ravelry link) in Moondrake’s Soft Shawl, colorways Driftwood and Zombie held together. I should be able to finish this up this week.
I had to frog my Stash Aurealis. After I got through the short rows and increases for the yoke, my stitch count was wrong. At first I was going to fudge it, then I realized that would be silly as it is a very small bit of knitting that I can certainly reknit quickly once my head is in the right place. So that project will be disappeared back into the yarn tubs for now.
I removed some projects from my list that I can’t see myself making anytime soon.
Sewing
I added my Plateau Joggers, which are now cut out and ready to sew.
Today I will make some Canada, Eh? flannel PJ pants for Bob. He has requested pockets, so I hope the pocket pattern from one of my dresses will do as a template.
Spinning
I added spinning to my list. My goals this year are modest. 1. Relearn to spin 2. Improve my spinning.
Listening to Music Intentionally
I removed this from my list. I’ve been enjoying indie folk playlists on YouTube that are themed by season or mood. It’s like hygge Muzak and is really the opposite of listening to music intentionally. But it’s nice background music and helps calm my nervous system.
We had snow flurries yesterday and the holidays are right around the corner! I’ve finished my shopping. It was easy as everyone is getting a Fair Trade Subscription. It feels good going into the season without many have-to-dos. I’m going to bake Rosemary Shortbread Stars today.
This has been a Year of Projects update. You can find out more about the group here (Rav link) or here: Backstage Kath’s YOP bloggers list. You can read my updated list of projects here.
Snakes & Cranes 
That cowl looks super cosy and I’m really looking forward to seeing your finished Canada, Eh? PJs, they look like they’d be great for slow days around the house. I hope you enjoy getting back into spinning.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, and I love your title!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the yarns you chose for your cowl. It will be terrific. Your Christmas cactus looks amazing. Much healthier than mine. I’m not sure mine has bloomed in the last few years. Have fun with your spinning. So far I’ve managed to avoid the spinning and weaving hobbies but I know better than to say never.
LikeLiked by 2 people
You’ve been busy. I am looking forward to hearing about your spinning. I’ve been listening to the knitting playlist on Spotify. It is great background music for knitting and it is music I normally wouldn’t check out.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Merry Christmas to you with the new spinning wheel! You have given me a gift too…I have been looking for a pants pattern for ages and the Plateau Joggers are it! Thank you! I need to look into those playlists and some rosemary shortbread since I have rosemary still growing. I always bu the Irish butter because their dairy cows and all their cows are grass-fed. It is pricey though. I always like a Wonderful Life because it was always on t.v. on Christmas Eve when I was up wrapping presents….it reminds me of when my children were little. Thank you for your favorites! I j
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your m’lady is gorgeous! And being Canadian, I LOVE the pj material,eh?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love your cowl and the PJ material 🙂 That is a really cool spinning wheel! Can’t wait to see your spinning progress 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha I realise from the comments not everyone knows your hubby is from Canada 🇨🇦. Your ladybug wheel is gorgeous and I see your wee ladybug on it is much fancier than our Guild members painted on one. It’s lovely and I look forward to seeing what gorgeous yarns you make. I saw the finished PJs on Instagram and they look great. I discovered the other day a pair of my PJ bottoms have pockets and I thought oh that’s odd…who needs pockets on PJs? Well now I see some people want them. I can’t think what you’d put in them though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bob likes to put his hands in them. I think the pockets would feel bulky while sleeping, so I don’t put them in mine. Bob calls me the Princess and the Pea.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh that’s funny, I loved that book as a kid…I was always feeling a crease or a lump in the sheet.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the colors in the cowl you’re working on – so pretty! Congrats on the new addition. I hope you two have many excellent hours together. 🙂 FWIW, I’ve also been on a “background” music binge in the afternoons. It’s a nice relaxing treat sometimes to just listen to whatever comes on the station.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice post.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I LOVE holding two yarns together and getting a new, stunning colorway! The cowl looks great!
Yay for a new wheel!! I can’t wait to see all the pretty spinning projects you share with us.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The cowl looks great! And nicely done on removing projects you’re no longer interested in. I need to do that soon, too; it’s a really freeing feeling. Your wheel looks great! (I love the ladybug. 🙂 ) Have fun spinning!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a sweet spinning wheel. The size is ideal for a small home with a large golden retriever. What manufacturer did you choose?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Schacht. I ordered from The Woolery.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your new wheel looks very nice. But………………….your blooming cactus is awesome! Mine is just now getting buds on it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The cowl looks very cosh and yhe new present is gorgeous 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person